Gladys B. Fowler died on Wednesday, December 28, 2010, at home in Cottonwood, CA. She was 90 years old.

She was born July 20, 1920 in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Moved to Southern California in 1942 and to Northern California in 1984. She most recently lived in Anderson. She retired from Rexall Drug Store in 1972. She was an active member of the Anderson VFW Post 9650, Women's Auxiliary for for over 26 years, attended the United Methodist Church in Anderson, and was a member of the Anderson Frontier Senior Center.

Just a note to catch up and let the ones that missed this year's reunion know that you were deeply missed. We're set to have it at Lake Murry State Park again next year -- same weekend (Aug. 14-15). Mark your calendars. The facility that we used allows us to bring in outside food, snacks, etc.

Gene Hancock tells us that those of you with campers, 5th wheel trailers, etc, can stay a couple miles north of the lodge for around $20/per night.

We had a little "Hancock Trivia" which was both fun and educational. I have included a copy for your enjoyment. (Study up Sherry, some of the questions will show up again next year.) Tom Davis proved to be the smartest Hancock in attendance. (However, we did grade our own test.)

Some people glitter and shine but these folks are pure gold. I think I can speak for everyone there. We truly treasure each and every minute we had to share with each of you. For the examples you have given us to live by, we call you the legacy generation. You inspire us to live better and appreciate our heritage. WE SAY THANK YOU!

While looking though an old folder of family history papers, I came across "The Benjamin Lewis Hancock Family of Texas and Oklahoma" written by Estelle Hancock McCombs. I have included the text below, with the family tree details applied to the linked family pages. It may take a while to publish all the information, so check back or drop me a comment on the Contact page if you see something missing.